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Behavioural Intervention

Mobile Therapy for Mental Illness in Homeless-Experienced Veterans

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Led By Amy M Jimenez, PhD

Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Age 18-65 years

Diagnosis of non-affective or affective psychotic illness as confirmed by chart review

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up at baseline, prior to randomization

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Study Summary

This trial will test a new approach to help Veterans with serious mental illness and homelessness. It's a mix of in-person and mobile therapy, compared to mindfulness training. 50 Veterans will be tested.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Veterans aged 18-65 with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia or mood disorders, who have experienced homelessness and are currently in a VA residential program. They must speak English well enough to participate and be medically stable. Those with significant neurological issues, severe head injuries, very low IQ, or recent substance abuse problems cannot join.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests MI-CBTech—a mix of Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy delivered through in-person sessions and mobile phones—to help integrate homeless-experienced Veterans with mental illness into the community. A control group receives mindfulness training via phone. Participants are randomly assigned to one of these two groups.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves behavioral therapy rather than medication, typical medical side effects aren't expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or distress as they engage in therapeutic activities designed to change behaviors and thoughts.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 65 years old.

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My medical records confirm I have a psychotic illness.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ at study completion, typically 16 weeks after randomization

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~at study completion, typically 16 weeks after randomization

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at study completion, typically 16 weeks after randomization for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Baseline assessment completion rate

End of treatment assessment completion rate

Remote treatment adherence rate

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Secondary outcome measures

Follow-up assessment completion rate

In-person treatment completion rate

Screen failure rate

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: MI-CBTechExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

An 8-week experimental intervention that combines two treatments, Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The format of the intervention will be a combination of in-person sessions and remote elements (together called MI-CBTech) delivered via mobile phone or other smart device.

Group II: Mindfulness controlActive Control1 Intervention

An 8-week active control intervention that combines supportive therapy and mindfulness training. The format of the intervention will be a combination of in-person sessions and remote elements delivered via mobile phone or other smart device.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor

1,609 Previous Clinical Trials

3,306,379 Total Patients Enrolled

8 Trials studying Homelessness

1,183 Patients Enrolled for Homelessness

Amy M Jimenez, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorVA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is it feasible for new participants to enroll in this research study?

"The trial has already ceased patient recruitment, according to details found on clinicaltrials.gov. Initially posted in December of 2023 and last updated November 13th, this medical investigation is no longer open for enrollment; however, there are still 749 other studies actively looking for participants."

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Does this experiment accept individuals of mature age?

"This trial is only open to individuals between 18 and 65 years of age. The clinicaltrials database shows that there are 163 studies specifically for those under the legal age, while those older than 65 have access to 442 different trials."

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Would I be a viable participant in this medical experiment?

"This research is seeking 50 individuals who suffer from a mood disorder and are of age between 18 to 65. To be eligible, volunteers must fulfill these criteria."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

MI-CBTech: A Mobile Intervention for Community Integration in Homeless-Experienced Veterans With SMI

2024. "MI-CBTech: A Mobile Intervention for Community Integration in Homeless-Experienced Veterans With SMI". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06138054.